Really had an urge to go coarse fishing for a while so have finally given in and am going to sell some of my fly gear to buy some rods and stuff.

Thinking of here, Polehill Coarse Fishery - Home

I know the ones who run it from the tackle shop, not sure though as they have a no ground bait and float fishing only rules, is this a bit like dry fly only.

Thinking of a john wilson avon/quiver and then another rod for float fishing?
Thanks
Al

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You could always go on here and ask for some advice:

Maggotdrowning.com

They have a classifieds section as well so you might find some gear there.

I go coarse fishing a few times each year. Sometimes in the winter it is easy to get a bit fed up with standing in the water so I do a bit of chubbing from the bank. I'm going to fish a small local lake this weekend actually. I would've thought that most people on this forum have done some bait fishing at some point.

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Looking at the winning match weights on that place it's fair to say it's not overstocked! I caught more than that this evening on a imitation dog biccy and fly rod

The Avon rod is a very versatile rod, and the JW avons can be picked up for reasonable money on , I have one myself, does me for floaters and also my Uk holiday rod.


Another piece of kit worth having is a pole. 100 quid will get get you an old Tricast that would have been hundreds in it's day. Still perfectly useable, and virtually unbrakable. When I go coarse, I only use a pole, and only use one bait- sloppy paste. A bit of a black art to get right, but when you have it sussed it will single out the bigger fish on any water. if I want to target tench on my local it's mussels and prawns on the bottom under a pole float.

Only downside of a pole is the accessories you need, ideally a box with adjustable legs and a means of fixing a support bar, and a roller, but these don't have to be expensive.

Don't get suckered into these online tackle shops that sell tat for buttons. Buy decent used gear, you get far more for your money in the long run.

If you fancy a pole and box and need some pointers of what goid or bad give me a shout, I am on box #4 and pole #7 I think by now, all bought used and all sold on for at least what I paid. Point is, if you buy right, and don't get on with it, it won't cost you anything.

Cheers!

Thanks guys,

Not sure about the pole, would like one but not sure If I'd like it or not, I think I may do some river fishing, theres a couple of free sections near me if you have a DCAL permit?

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Nothing wrong with the JW Avon, but have a look at the Drennan Red range of rods. Low prices and some good reviews. A float rod and a medium feeder rod should cover most of your needs.

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Thanks guys,

drennan series 7 13ft competition float rod

Do you know anything about this rod?

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Hi Rollcast,

Not sure if you need to get into specifics on individual rods? I've got a couple of different Drennan float rods and I think in terms of quality it's a good brand so as long as you are paying a fair price you probably can't go far wrong.

It's probably more about the fishing that you're going to do and making sure that you've got a rod that will suit the circumstances that you're fishing in.

If it's river fishing then a 13ft float rod probably sounds like you're in the ballpark

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What would be the difference between a float rod for rivers and one for stillwaters?

Sorry if these are really basic questions

AL

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No probs

Basically, no difference. You can use it on either. If you're trotting on a river you might want a long-ish rod like a 13ft for lifting line of the water/float control. People do you use longer (and shorter) than 13ft. I've got sizes from 10ft up to 14ft. But don't get bogged down with loads of different rods and over-complicating things.

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Thanks mate, looking at a tfg 13' float, its at a cheaper price now.

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